Self-regulation, Adversity Quotient, Intrinsic Motivation and Academic Success ofSophomores at Kasetsart University, BangKhen Campus

Abstract

The purposes of this research were, firstly, to study the level of self-regulation, adversity quotient, intrinsic motivation and academic success of sophomores at Kasetsart University, Bang Khen campus. Secondly, it compared academic success of sophomores at Kasetsart University, Bang Khen campus by their personal factors.
Thirdly, it analyzed the correlation between self-regulation, adversity quotient, intrinsic motivation, and academic success of sophomores at Kasetsart University, Bang Khen campus. Samples were 379 sophomores at Kasetsart University, Bang Khen campus. Data were collected by questionnaires. Results indicated that self-regulation, adversity quotient, and academic success were at high level but intrinsic motivation was at moderate level. Sophomores who differed in mother’s occupation had significant differences in academic success at the 0.05 statistical significance level. Self-regulation, adversity quotient, and intrinsic motivation showed positive correlations with academic success at the 0.001 statistical significance level.